Here's the reason for the security. The park is a drive-through safari. This lion was just a few meters from the car.
Camera model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Shutter speed 1/50 Aperture f/4.5 Maximum aperture f/4.3 Exposure bias 0.00 Exposure Not defined Exposure index 0.0 Focal length 14.94,mm Distance 0.00 m Light source Unknown Flash Off Metering Pattern ISO sensitivity 400